2008 Kia Sorento vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 2008 Kia Sorento and 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 515 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Kia Sorento (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. (198 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Sorento | 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Kia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Sorento | Lancer |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 58 L |
